Section 9, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 [S2H-2PA]
As at 6 September 2026. In force from 10 October 1973 by No. 1941/1973 [N12-W6R].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Authority may, by order in writing, direct any landlord to take such measures in relation to the letting of premises as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (3)
Authority: Section 2, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 [S2H2FX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Authority" means the Real Estate Regulatory Authority established under section 20 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (16 of 2016)
Authority: 22 more definitions.
landlord: Section 2, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 [S2H2FX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "landlord" means a person who, for the time being, is receiving, or is entitled to receive, the rent of any premises, whether on his own account or on account of or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any other person
landlord: 13 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 [S2H2FX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 962 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (46)
Standing Order No. 1703/2017 of the Finance Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 24th March, 2017 on the holding of Government land on lease [C13-GRE], 24 March 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Finance Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2600/2010 of the Education Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 6th September, 2010 on the provision of paying guest accommodation [C13-05V], 6 September 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Education Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Notification No. 4556/2007 of the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 18th May, 2007 under section 9 [N13-6SC], 18 May 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Rent Controller within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Standing Order No. 553/2015 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 16th May, 2015 on the occupation of premises [C11-DT1], 16 May 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2608/2019 of the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 3rd February, 2019 on the development of a real estate project [C11-RJF], 3 February 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2855/2019 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 7th July, 2019 on the business of a real estate agent [C11-SYK], 7 July 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Water Resources Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 624/2010 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 12th May, 2010 on the purchase of an apartment [C11-19Q], 12 May 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1862/2025 of the Labour Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 28th October, 2025 on the occupation of premises [C14-CD3], 28 October 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Labour Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4228/2017 of the Transport Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 21st May, 2017 on the occupation of premises [C13-H3S], 21 May 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Transport Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2209/2020 of the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 16th December, 2020 on the maintenance of a housing complex [C13-V4T], 16 December 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 345/2023 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 27th May, 2023 on the occupation of premises [C14-36C], 27 May 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Information Technology Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2263/2009 of the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 28th November, 2009 on the certification of construction [C12-YEJ], 28 November 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4077/2017 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 14th March, 2017 on the occupation of premises [C17-B9F], 14 March 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2467/2008 of the Environment Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 23rd February, 2008 on the maintenance of a housing complex [C16-M22], 23 February 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Environment Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2225/2012 of the Law Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 11th August, 2012 on the letting of premises [C16-ZP6], 11 August 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Law Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3549/2022 of the Transport Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 19th January, 2022 on the management of property on behalf of an owner [C17-SQM], 19 January 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Transport Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 377/2019 of the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 21st July, 2019 on the holding of Government land on lease [C17-J2J], 21 July 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 912/2023 of the Labour Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 10th July, 2023 on the provision of paying guest accommodation [C17-Y8K], 10 July 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Labour Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4516/2016 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 16th November, 2016 on the sub-letting of premises [C17-AHY], 16 November 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Information Technology Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4601/2018 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 24th July, 2018 on the provision of paying guest accommodation [C15-JH1], 24 July 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1787/2021 of the Finance Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 4th September, 2021 on the construction of a group housing scheme [C15-VG2], 4 September 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Finance Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 253/2018 of the Energy Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 13th July, 2018 on the management of a co-operative housing society [C15-JBG], 13 July 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Energy Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1311/2023 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 2nd December, 2023 on the management of property on behalf of an owner [C16-26R], 2 December 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2919/2016 of the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 6th July, 2016 on the management of property on behalf of an owner [C15-CY8], 6 July 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Housing Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2413/2013 of the Water Resources Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 26th December, 2013 on the running of a private hostel [C15-6D6], 26 December 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (Uttar Pradesh Act 13 of 1972), the Water Resources Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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